Arbor Day Observances Inspire Japanese Flowering Trees
Washington public schools celebrated Arbor Day with planting of Japanese flowering cherry trees supplied by David B. Fairchild. Franklin School used Franklin Park for tree planting with special sessions. Fairchild spoke on Japan flora, landscape art, and the city’s future fame for flowering cherry trees. Eighty three students transported trees to their schools, guided by Miss Susan B. Sipe.
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Washington
David B. Fairchild
Department of Agriculture
Franklin School
Charles Bromwell
Franklin Park
Susan B. Sipe
Col
Gromwell
Japan
Normal School No. 1
Franklin Building
Fairchild
P. M. Hughes
Fr. R. Hill
Board of Education
Sipe
Chevy Chase
Local Tuberculosis Congress Committee Forms in District
Dr William C Woodward district health officer leads a local committee of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis to organize the International Congress on Tuberculosis in Washington from September 21 to October 12. The group will hold a meeting at George Washington University on March 1 to organize efforts and seeks a House of Representatives hall for next fall meetings.
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William C. Woodward
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Washington
Woodward
Samuel Gompers
George M. Kober
Charles F. Weller
National Association
George Washington University
Fifteenth
H Streets
House of Representatives
International Congress
Probation Bill Drafted for Adult Offenders
Commissioner Macfarland champions a draft proposal to create a probation commission and supervise adult offender probation. The measure, prepared with Justice Stafford, Commissioner Macfarland, Corporation Counsel Thomas, and Judge Kimball, aims to align the District with progressive states. He plans submitting the bill to Congress after consultations with charities boards and Judge DeLacy of the Juvenile Court.
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Stafford
Macfarland
Thomas
Kimball
Congress
Boards of Charities
Washinton Asylum
William H. DeLacy
District plans 600 new shade trees for city streets
The District superintendent of parking will plant about 600 trees in city areas over the next three months. Citizens have requested shade trees near homes. Last year 2500 trees were planted and 1111 old ones removed. At least 2000 new trees are expected this year. Commissioners will assist in improving front-yard aesthetics and plantings.
Funeral of Mr Poole Veteran to Be Buried at Arlington Today
George Edward Poole Spanish War veteran dies Thursday to be buried with military honors in Arlington Cemetery this afternoon The service will be at Hindle Bayliss chapel at 3 o clock Rev Richard P Williams will officiate Pallbearers are six comrades from the last war Delegations will attend and escort the remains Born in Frederick Maryland Poole aged forty five spent most of his life in Washington He enlisted as a volunteer at the Spanish American War and served as trumpeter of Company B First District of Columbia Infantry Poole a member of Gen Nelson A Miles Camp 58 W Others survive his widow Margaret Poole his mother three sisters and two brothers
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George Edward Poole
Arlington Cemetery
Hindle & Bayliss
Fifth
H Streets
Richard P. Williams
Trinity Episcopal Church
Pools
Frederick
Washington
Spain
First District of Columbia Infantry
Nelson A. Miles
Margaret Poole
Plan for Psychopathic Wards in District Proposes Hospitals
The District Commissioners review bills to establish a psychopathic pavilion for brain and nervous diseases and a home for feeble minded children. West proposes removing indigent limits and funding care for those able to pay. An appropriation of 190000 dollars seeks a hospital site between Brightwood Avenue and Fourteenth Street on District land. A 50000 dollar request covers the home for feeble minded children on Blue Pine land.
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West
Whiting
City Bulletins From a Weekend Advertiser Page
A mosaic of local promotions and notices including Schneider's Migl Bread claims, varied prices on groceries and pies, Crab Feasts at Navy Yard Exchange, whiskey and skin care ads, bond-like investments with N C Upham, and regional beer bottling mentions. Also references Delitions Lyne Haven Bay Crabs, gas radiators, and Arlington Bottling Co offerings.
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N.C. Upham
Lyne Haven Bay
Schneider
Navy Yard Exchange
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Hanan
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Kuppenheimer
Menner
PA. Ave
Herrmann
N.W
Goodyear
Raingoat CO
McConnell
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Bank Bulldtins
RUN
Lorinvelle
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mase
W.l.douglas Boys Shoes
L-Douglas
Croton
Doutab
W. L. Douglas Shoe Store
Pennsylania Avenue
H. W
DR. Bell
Androlds
Jane
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N. Auth Provision Company
Mr. Macfarland
Princeton
University
Soctory
White
Henry van Dyke
MR. Poole
Arlington
City Bulletins
Bennett
Connecticut
Sherwood
Bot. Bush
Canton
Yu Stover
18Th Street
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Henrich’s
Maran and
Renate—brewery Bottling Zirlington Bottling Company
M. S
D. J. Kaufman
Newcorn & Green
Men’s Tailors
F Street
N. W
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the Paper OF the
National Capital
Society
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Sunday Post
the Post
the Sunday Post
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Thirteenth United States Cavalry
Third Feld Artillery
Fort Myers
M. C. A. and
Soldiers’ Athletic Fund
MO. A
Get. T. Artur Smith
Remy FM
Gal
Burt Ager
Kesley Institute Else Dathe Die
Maryland
Creght
Ancy Cassimera
Welsbach
Eas
Wan
Castelberg’s
Prom
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Avel
Vahele
Bushela
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
Prince Albert
14Th Street N. W
Potomac Electric Service
O'Donnell
Randle Hi Highlands Teapitol
U.S
Suuép Highlands
Capitol Es Duport Circle
U. S. Uty Company
Pressont
Emall
Trea
Central National Bank
Cena Paere BW
Duffy's
DUFFY
Allierugeists and Grocera
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Tater-Ocean Building
Ninth Street
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